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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 13 months after the E70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-4030 grades against the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax E70

 FE-4030 E70 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Olympus FE-4030

 E70 FE-4030 

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E70

 FE-4030 E70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 against the E70.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and E70.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent FE-4030 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Pentax E70
35
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Pentax E70
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
Pentax E70 Landscape photography info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Pentax E70 Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax E70
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $140